havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Freetress and outré brands will typically last longer than a week. Make sure to wash them weekly with wig shampoo and hang them when u take them off or put on a wig head. To preserve them.
Transitioning without BC'ing Support Thread
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Freetress and outré brands will typically last longer than a week. Make sure to wash them weekly with wig shampoo and hang them when u take them off or put on a wig head. To preserve them.
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Yeahh, I dont get the shine, just the dingy looking brown...only person who has similar hair color to mine is my uncle haha. Otherwise mine always grows in that light but not light or dark enough brown. And I think so, I am just worried about it acting like protein on my hair. We tried indigo last time and it just turned it bright red (and I sat with it for 6 hours). I am still really early in my CG so Hopefully the more I daily cowash and PS to retain moisture. Its fine when its wet and its a little okay if I braid it up wet and put a scarf on. Air drying always leves my hair dryer than I would like. Right now i am using a mixture of jojoba tea tree argan rose water and glycerin and honey and its OK but I dont know if that is enough...esp since I still have to cowash everyday if I want any kind of curl (my sets dont last two days) which is okay I guess its freeing not having to worry about shower caps everytime I shower.
Maybe I will wait on the henna for now...maybe as my hair gets longer I will appreciate the color more...
havilland: so could I just add my aubrey WC to the mixture I have now?
Yes. I would say so. But try a little bit on a small area and see how it works before you put it all over your head.
Also, be careful with new experiments when you are transitioning. Your hair will become more and more fragile. So I would stay away from drastic new regimen changes. You are transitioning. Dealing with two textures is enough drama for your hair.
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
Jobwright said:
Freetress is my favorite. I also have a couple wigs by Nina that have lasted. My currently daily wig is by Nina. I just got it a few weeks ago.
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
hnntrr said:
Oil and water work great for me. Right now, I have olive oil, avocado oil, and castor oil, with a few drops of tea tree. Sometimes, I also add a bit of conditioner to my mix for weight. I use Trader Joe's Nourish Spa, which is CG friendly.
still going strong. will be 16 months post in about 10 days. I have a plan to wear my hair out for the entire month of March then get back into protective styles such as cornrows and single braids in April, May and June.
Today's style is a high bun with a flat twist. My hair is starting to look all natural..which I love!!!
Today's style is a high bun with a flat twist. My hair is starting to look all natural..which I love!!!
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cupcakes
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Helo, I have been lurking in this thread for a while and thought I should introduce myself. I have been transitioning for about 10 months now. My goal is to transition until I have 12 inches of natural hair. My hair type seems to be 3c/4a and at this point I am sure I will ever relax again. I love big hair! I am style challenged and hate trying to style the two textures, and weaves and braids dont agree with me. but recently I have found a curly inexpensive half wig that I really like and I plan to wear it and rebuy it until I get tired of it.
Mjon912
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Washed my hair last night, honey is amazing, I keep tripping over how soft my natural hair is when I use honey in my dc opposed to when I wasn't... Also it's my 1year hair anniversary!!! Yay me =) almost 29 weeks post
My natural hair is damn near straight, it was like this last wash as well and the only different thing I've done these 2washes was add honey to my deep condition... My hair type looks like 4a/b when it's wet so this is amazing to me
My natural hair is damn near straight, it was like this last wash as well and the only different thing I've done these 2washes was add honey to my deep condition... My hair type looks like 4a/b when it's wet so this is amazing to me
I have never had that urge, but I have had the urge to BC early.
When I do:
I get my behind on Youtube and watch some of my natural hair inspirations or I scroll through my Tumblr and look at some natural hair pics.
blue_flower
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I've been transitioning for a year now! I have 5 inches of new growth. The hair in the back has a 3c curl pattern but it feels extremely coarse, so I've always considered it 4a. Earlier this week I cut the straightened ends off a lock of hair in the back and my curls are so free and cute! It's really tempting to hack the rest of it off, but I did that in the past and it was a disaster. Plus I don't look good with short hair. So I'm going to continue transitioning but I'm not sure when I'm going to have 2 inches cut off again. Maybe in June? Stay tuned!
Deziyah
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Congrats on making it to 16 months!!!
Deziyah
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I get on here and read different threads... look at natural girls hair journey videos and see how nice and thick and healthy their hair looks and how far they come, and read blogs about going natural.... it actually uplifts me and makes want to keep going.....
daviine
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I had to come out of lurk mode for this.
I was so scared that I would want to relax that I was very careful not to look at old pics of my hair. I even stayed out of relaxed hair threads. Instead, I joined Instagram to follow naturalistas to inspire me. I needed that to help with the mental transition. It worked.
But then, I started doing research on straightening natural hair and now I am thinking about straightening my hair way too often.
I never get the urge to relax though. BC yes. Straighten yes (yikes). Relax no.
Find some naturalistas to follow on YT or done other social media (I think MsDee said she does this).
Good luck and happy hair growing ladies!
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Mjon912
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Deziyah and daviine thanks! I'm constantly googling transitioning and natural hair, it's hard to find blogs about naturals who wear straight hair 100% of the time which is my plan...if you know any please let me know, the way I'm feeling right now I would have relaxed today if I hadn't just spent 14hours doing my hair yesterday... HairMilk is the only blog I really found and she transitioned a while ago...JustGrowAlready is my fav hair blog and she relaxes
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
http://www.youtube.com/user/Longhairdontcare2011
you tube natural that wears her hair straight most of the time..... you probably have seen her before, but in case you haven;t
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
For all the ladies who want to relax and find this process stressful and annoying like I did, I encourage you to focus on why you are transitioning.
The first time I tried , my reason was healthier hair and that Reniece told me I should. Not strong enough reasons.
This time I hit a wall with my hair. It wouldn't retain length. It's thinner since my baby. I couldn't imagine my hair retaining length the waist length if I continued to relax. So every time I want to relax I remind myself that my choice is stuck barely at BSL or thicker, longer hair I always dreamed of.
One last thing, the first 3 to 12 months are the hardest. After that you cross over and it gets much easier. I swear every month is easier than the last once I hit about 14 months post.
The first time I tried , my reason was healthier hair and that Reniece told me I should. Not strong enough reasons.
This time I hit a wall with my hair. It wouldn't retain length. It's thinner since my baby. I couldn't imagine my hair retaining length the waist length if I continued to relax. So every time I want to relax I remind myself that my choice is stuck barely at BSL or thicker, longer hair I always dreamed of.
One last thing, the first 3 to 12 months are the hardest. After that you cross over and it gets much easier. I swear every month is easier than the last once I hit about 14 months post.
Mjon912
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Ladies I'm going to have to leave y'all...GOOD LUCK ON YOUR TRANSITION TO NATURAL but ill be texlaxing again starting next wash...I definitely learned a lot and will continue to use some of the methods I learned from y'all to stretch my relaxers but after my last wash I just can't do it anymore... 2pm to 4am from start to finish washing my hair isn't for me with a 2year old and another one on the way...again THANKS for all of your help, advice and support and I hope you all meet all of your goals =)
Jobwright
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I feel you Mjon912 this work week has been crazy not to mention my real life. Still didn't get a wig, was out of town for work for 2 days with a laid ecostyler bun. Now it's time to wash the gel out, have a mtg at 12:30, another at 2:30. Meeting friends for date night with my hubby at 6. There's no way I can cowash, DC, air dry and look presentable by then with no wig. Lord Help!
january noir
Sunny On a Cloudy Day
9 MONTHS TODAY! Congrats to me! 
bhndbrwneyes
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Mjon912
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Jobwright it's hard to find time for hair let alone set aside a whole day
bhndbrwneyes I stay at home with my 2year old, if I could set aside time where I didn't have to keep getting up and doing things it wouldn't take as long but trying to take care of her, while trying to keep her messes under control, while trying to cook, while trying to spend time with my bf... It's too much, I prepoo, wash, condition, deep condition, roller set, sit under the dry and flat iron
bhndbrwneyes I stay at home with my 2year old, if I could set aside time where I didn't have to keep getting up and doing things it wouldn't take as long but trying to take care of her, while trying to keep her messes under control, while trying to cook, while trying to spend time with my bf... It's too much, I prepoo, wash, condition, deep condition, roller set, sit under the dry and flat iron
Napp
Ms. Nobody
Mjon912 my blog is actually about being a straight haired natural. I was actually one before i relaxed and i prefer it to being texlaxed. I am quickly realizing as i gain more NG(i am currently a few days shy of a year post rollersetting is not too much fun every week. That is why i decided to try alternating rollersets with blowdrying on high air, low heat.
As i work with my hair every week i am refining my techniques everytime. here are a few tips that are working for me
" I prepoo, wash, condition, deep condition, roller set, sit under the dry and flat iron"
I think you are doing too much and you can cut alot from your regimen.
Here is a samaple regimen you can try and see how it works for you before you throw in the towel
on wash day:
This is assuing your hair is still straight.
Shampoo on dry hair
part hair in 4 and remove shed hair(just slide as much as you can out) apply shampoo to dry hair. then foam each one up one at a time with a spray bottle.by reverting your hair 1 section at a time you prevent unecessary tangling during the washing process.also you prvent getting more tangles by getting rid of shed hair that adds to tangles when you wash.this eliminates the need of a pre poo.
Deep condition
deep condition as usual. use a nice slippy conditioner.
blowdry or airdry
make sure you have a high quality blowdryer so that you can control the heat and air setting. dry on hair air low heat. this minimizes heat damage and breakage while getting your hair dry faster.
flat iron
as usual. bump and pincurl the hair to get the rollerset look.
I hope this helps!
As i work with my hair every week i am refining my techniques everytime. here are a few tips that are working for me
" I prepoo, wash, condition, deep condition, roller set, sit under the dry and flat iron"
I think you are doing too much and you can cut alot from your regimen.
Here is a samaple regimen you can try and see how it works for you before you throw in the towel
on wash day:
This is assuing your hair is still straight.
Shampoo on dry hair
part hair in 4 and remove shed hair(just slide as much as you can out) apply shampoo to dry hair. then foam each one up one at a time with a spray bottle.by reverting your hair 1 section at a time you prevent unecessary tangling during the washing process.also you prvent getting more tangles by getting rid of shed hair that adds to tangles when you wash.this eliminates the need of a pre poo.
Deep condition
deep condition as usual. use a nice slippy conditioner.
blowdry or airdry
make sure you have a high quality blowdryer so that you can control the heat and air setting. dry on hair air low heat. this minimizes heat damage and breakage while getting your hair dry faster.
flat iron
as usual. bump and pincurl the hair to get the rollerset look.
I hope this helps!
Napp
Ms. Nobody
Thank you! I am a few days shy of 16 months post
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